Reply #49: Let's have a look at Gallup's historical data [View All]

[tritsofme]

In 1980 the final Gallup poll has Reagan 47 Carter 44 Anderson 8

The final result of that election was Reagan 51% Carter 41% Anderson 7%.

They are so biased that they understated Reagan's victory!

In 1984 the final Gallup poll had Reagan 59% Mondale 41%.

The final result of that election was exactly the same! No room for bias when you hit it head on!!

In 1988 the final Gallup poll had Bush 56 Dukakis 44%

The final result was Bush 54 Dukakis 46.

I guess according to your math that is extreme bias.

In 1992 the final Gallup poll had Clinton at 49 Bush 37 Perot 14. The actual result was Clinton 43 Bush 37 Perot 19.



In 1996 the final Gallup poll had Clinton 52 Dole 41 Perot 7
The final result was Clinton 49 Dole 41 Perot 9.

They overstated both of Clinton's victories! Does that mean they are biased toward the Democrats???

Where is the bias in the historical data that you were supposed to be familiar with?